The 7 Style Mistakes French Women Never Make

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What are the mysterious qualities that make French women so stylish? Words like “effortless” and “undone” come to mind, but we suspect it’s partly the things French women don’t do that make them so fashionable. To find out what these no-no’s are, we went straight to the source and asked our favorite French style bloggers for the fashion faux pas they would never make. Read on for your master class in je ne sais quoi.

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PHOTO: Le Blab

“A French woman would never wear too-high heels. You will never see a French woman with shoes like Lady Gaga!” – Labériane Ponton of The Blab

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PHOTO: Absolutely Glamourous

“I would never wear a push-up bra. We think that small breasts are sexy too, thanks to Charlotte Gainsbourg.” – Aurelia of Absolutely Glamorous

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PHOTO: Tokyobanhbao

“I would avoid wearing clothes or accessories with the name of the brand shown very distinctly. I think luxury is the way you wear your clothes, not by showing the name of the brand.” – Tokyobanhbao of The World of Tokyobanhbao

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“I would never wear more than three pieces of jewelry at once. I think any more than that clutters and confuses a look. Understated jewelry is usually my go-to, but if I do wear a statement piece it will always be on its own.” – Audrey Rodgers of Be Frassy

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PHOTO: Absinthe Spoon

“When wearing something really chic, you go easy on the makeup, and if you’re wearing only a shirt and a pair of jeans, a red lipstick could do the trick. We don’t really show off; we like simplicity.” – Typhaine Augusto of Absìnthè Spoon